Small things that amuse you

[Hans Tucker]

Given my background with the Military in maintenance and maintenance scheduling/planning I had to laugh at this sign.

[FlashDrive]

True Hans ..... do you remember when things were ' on condition ' in regard to being serviceable .( in relation to the Maintenance Schedule )

If a ' component ' was found to be in good working order ( and operating as it should )...it was deemed to be ' serviceable ' and didn't need to be replaced.

I was told once that if the Queen was in AU and using the Fed Gov' Aircraft...that said Aircraft was not to have any NEW PARTS fitted , because those ' said parts ' were not ' proven.

As the Queen was recognized as an International VIP, Her Majesty was only allowed to be onboard an ' Approved Aircraft ' by these Defence Department ( Air Office )

Short explanation...We did not want to see our Queen perish in an Aircraft Accident as a result of a ' failed new component ' )

I never did find out if this was ' Gospel '...but I certainly agree it.

Col....

[Hans Tucker]

Yes Col I do remember 'on condition' interval along with Time Based maintenance (Days, AFHRS etc) as promulgated in the TMP. I remember doing a short stint as a Maintenance Coordinator and it being a rather stressful job making sure that no component became due for maintenance during a sortie whilst trying to squeeze the maximum serviceability out of it. Now times that with 40 aircraft on the line and 100+ sorties per day. Pilot really tried my patients particularly when asked to perform a QFI during a sortie. God I miss those day and the structure. Now working with the Army as a civie it is a run to failure maintenance ethos. If it fails park the vehicle up and get another.

[FlashDrive]

:lol:... that'd be right ...we are talking about the Army aren't we ....:lol:

Park the BlackHawk in a paddock and walk back to Base and get another one ...:lol:

[Hans Tucker]

One that Mechanics and Technicians can relate too.

[FlashDrive]

Yep ....Aircraft Mechanic's Bible ;)

[Hans Tucker]

Blackhanders

https://youtu.be/lBl4vzIDEXI

[drylander]

And I still use that method with my cars :lol: but instead of WD40 I use Innox.
Pete

[FlashDrive]

:lol:

[JA]

One for the ex-military / defence types here, that I always found amusing, atleast the first few times I heard it was...

"Fitted for, but not with"

in other words,

"We couldn't afford it, but there are the bolt holes if need be" :D:D:D


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JA

[sil]

Well its, proven fact right. Plenty of plane accidents over the years and we’ve not lost a single queen yet.

Yes I’ve heard it paraphrased elsewhere in regards to a break in period , I forget the wording but same sentiment a new part should be fitted to break it in as soon after fitting it will break if its going to, then put it on the spares shelf as tested OK for when its needed. May have been something I heard from Raafies in regards to new parts being fitted to aircraft and vehicles on a rota as the parts come in to ensure fit and failures can come to light under none essential use light loading.

May be funny to read but certainly a truism, perfect for military to maybe get something to stick in new recruits heads.